Live News Updates for Oct. 30-Nov. 5
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: Interim Director of Planning, Building and Development Tim Dempsey is leaving for a job in Saginaw.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Council Talks Flooding, Gets Update on Wet Weather Resiliency Plan
The city is searching for solutions after it was hit by two “historic” storms over the summer.
East Lansing Youth Address Harm Caused by Discrimination, Wealth Gap in Scholarship-Winning Essays
Four recent high school graduates from East Lansing were among those selected.
It’s Not Just You, Mosquitoes Are Getting Worse
A warmer, wetter climate has brought more mosquitoes.
DDA Recommends Point System to Encourage Green Building Practices, Affordable Housing
If the system is eventually approved by council, developers could spend points to bypass council approval that is usually needed for special use permits to add height to buildings or reduce the minimum lot size requirement.
Charter Review Committee Holds First Meeting
The committee started its year-long review of the city charter at a Thursday, Aug. 22 meeting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Council Isn’t Sold on Proposal to Create Social District Downtown
A social district would allow people to take drinks to concerts and other events in the Albert El Fresco area. But some council members have concerns about enforcing the rules.
East Lansing Gardening 101
Brent Crain, a horticultural educator with Michigan State University Extension who coordinates the master gardener program for six mid-Michigan counties, shared gardening tips with ELi.
Council Gives Planned Indian-Style Pizza Restaurant Approval to Serve Alcohol
Alcohol sales is a key part of the full service, sit down restaurant’s business plan. Approval from council paves the way for the restaurant to soon open.
ELi to Expand Reporting, Grow Staff After Receiving Large Grant
A grant from The Online Journalism Project will allow ELi to hire more reporters and expand our reach almost immediately.
ELPS Jobs at Risk Amid Student Shortages, Budget Cuts
Parents attended a recent school board meeting to defend a Red Cedar Elementary School teacher who appears likely to lose her job due to low enrollment in the school.